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Langtang Trek – A More Isolate Way of Adventure Trekking

Langtang National Park was the 3rd most renowned trekking province in Nepal after the Everest and Annapurna provinces. This changed significantly following the destructive earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, 28th of April. Just a few days following the shattering earthquake the already smashed village of Langtang was struck by a massive landslide and got totally swept away. And just like that, the largest village of the area ceased to subsist.

There is been so many lies and rumors online on the globe’s traveling forums & guidebooks, that since the destructive earthquake occurred the gorge is closed for hiking. Let me tell you that that is absolutely rubbish and the Langtang trek is open for hiking.

The natives that still exist in the gorge were nearly begging us to tell other travelers we met that Langtang Valley is 100 percent open for business. The locals state that the only way they can persist their life is if travelers come back to the valley. And we did meet few other trekkers on the route apart from a few porters carrying building materials up the gorge.

Langtang Trekking:

Trust me the scenery here in the Langtang Valley is absolutely awe-inspiring and you can experience the trek in a more adventurous way as the region is visited by a lesser number of travelers. To the west side of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6000-7000 meters. The Helambu and Gosainkund province lies to its south; these can be merged with Langtang to extend your trek from 7 to 21 days. The province was elected Nepal’s 1st Himalayan National Park in the year of 1971. It’s inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang people whose spiritual practices, dress and languages are pretty identical to Tibetans. The woodlands in the province have temperate & sub-alpine flora. Wildlife encompasses deer, migratory birds, pika, monkey and tahr. Spring to autumn is the most ideal time to trek in the Langtang region. A majority of the trekking trails in Langtang and Helambu are well-catered with teahouses making independent hiking rather feasible. A trip to the Langtang valley also offers you a chance to discover the Tamang villages, ascend small summits and to explore glaciers at a more comfortable height than other trekking provinces.

You can also combine mansalu trek and ghorepani poonhill trekking with your Langtang trek if you have sufficient time and looking for more adventure. Trust me, the adventure will last lifetime!

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Natural Eyesight Supplements To Correct And Restore Your Vision

As per studies, certain herbal remedies are found to be very effective in curing eye health issues. Do you know the herbal cures for treating weak eye sight? Here are some of the best recommended natural eyesight supplements to correct and restore your vision. Rosemary, a common herb used for the preparation of supplements is a safe cure for many eye problems. How does it work? This is a common question heard from the face of people. As per studies, rosemary is found to be as a natural cure for aging impacts on body. It fights against free radical mechanism and prevents the risk of aging naturally.

Today, eye problems due to aging are commonly reported health issues in hospitals. If you wish to reduce this health risk, feel free include rosemary in your daily diet. Today, you can easily get rosemary products from online stores. Sage is a common natural cure for weak eyesight problems. At present, sage tea powder is one of the best recommended herbal cures by health experts all over the world. It functions by supplying nutrients to eye cells. If you are a person suffering from weak eyesight, feel free to drink sage tea twice per day. It is purely herbal and can be used with any other medication.

Today, there are many herbal products available in market boasting enhanced vision function. At present, there are many sites available online to assist people in selecting the best product. You can make use of reviews given by different users to choose the best product from store. As per research, aniseed is found to be as a safe remedy for many eye problems. It nourishes eye cells and treats eye disorders without inducing any side effect on user.

Do you wish to prepare any eye vision improving product from your house? Let’s see a natural remedy that can be prepared from home. You need to use almonds, black pepper, boiled water and honey for making this cure. How to prepare this eyewash from home? Let’s have a look at the preparation of this remedy. First of all, you need to make a mixture of almond powder and boiled water in a bowl. Next, add a little amount of black pepper into this mixture. If you wish to make this health drink sweet, try to add some honey. For the best result, try to use this health drink twice per day. It is safe cure for weak eyesight.

I-Lite is a natural remedy recommended to get rid of eye troubles. How can it cure eye problems? Health benefits featured in this health supplement can certainly answer this question. I-Lite is found to be as a potent composition of many ingredients like asparagus racemosus and piper nigrum. As per research, all the ingredients used for the preparation of this herbal cure are found to be safe and healthy. Hence you can use it with any other medication. It ensures complete safety and can be used by people under all age groups.

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How Does Cannabis Really Affect The Lungs?

When it comes to cannabis and our health, there’s a lot we don’t know. What we do “know” is often just plausible misinformation. That’s the situation with cannabis and lungs health, too: googling the topic will yield articles that claim that smoking cannabis has no ill effect at all, as well as a 2012 report by the British Lung Foundation that claims cannabis is 20x more carcinogenic than tobacco. They’re both on the first page! Clearly these can’t both be true, so let’s get to the bottom of it.

Does Cannabis Cause Lung Cancer?

Probably not. Burned plant matter of all kinds contains chemicals and particles that are harmful to lung health, and (contrary to what some people say) cannabis smoke does contain some of the carcinogens that tobacco smoke does. In fact, cannabis contains more of some of them. However, the effect that these compounds have on the lung is more complicated than just the amount. Some of the complicating factors are:

Different inhalation habits. Cigarette smokers frequently take smaller hits, while cannabis smokers inhale deeply and hold the smoke in their lungs. This increases the amount of tar that is left in the lungs.
Different amounts of smoke inhaled. If one joint has three times the amount of carcinogens as a cigarette, but you smoke one joint per day instead of eight cigarettes, the fact that cannabis contains more carcinogens is outweighed by the fact that the cigarette smoker takes in significantly more carcinogens overall.
Combination effects. Much like cannabinoids and terpenes modify the effects of THC via the entourage effect, the other compounds found in burning plant matter can affect the function of the present carcinogens. Nicotine appears to “enhance” the cancer-causing effects, while THC seems to protect against them.
The idea that cannabis doesn’t contain any carcinogens is a myth. However, fortunately for us, THC seems to protect against them. Long-term studies on heavy smokers have not been conducted yet; it’s possible that over a long enough period of time and with enough cannabis consumed, smoking cannabis could contribute to cancer. Based on what we know currently, it seems unlikely.

Does Smoking Cannabis Harm My Lungs?

Unfortunately, it probably does. Cannabis smoke is only 12% cannabinoid content – the rest is non-beneficial particulate and other compounds. Smoke irritates the airways, causing inflammation. Which long-term smoking, this can lead to symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, excess mucus production, tight chest, and even the development of chronic bronchitis. Of course, this depends on how much cannabis you consume, and by what methods.

Strangely, some studies have shown that by some methods of measurement, light or moderate cannabis use can actually improve lung function. A study performed by the American Thoracic Society showed amongst their participants, inhaling one joint per day for 20 years did not cause any adverse effects on lung health. Another study showed that cannabis use did not reduce the lung’s volume or lead to any disease of the small airways. However, this study also showed that using cannabis increased symptoms of coughing and shortness of breath. So, cannabis isn’t completely safe, but it won’t be taking a wrecking ball to your lungs the way tobacco does. As with all things, the key is moderation… and just to be safe, you may want to consider switching over to vaping.

Cannabis And Asthma

Of all the things cannabis can treat, I was pretty skeptical when I saw a site make the claim that a particular strain was high in pinene, a terpene that acts as a bronchodilator, and was thus “perfect for people with asthma.” This is counter-intuitive, but not insane. Let’s explore this idea. The part about pinene (and cannabis itself) being a bronchodilator is true: rather than contracting the airways as tobacco does, cannabis expands them. This helps counteract the long-term lung inflammation that asthma sufferers deal with, which can rapidly alleviate the symptoms. However, this doesn’t mean that cannabis is “good” for people with asthma.

Smoking still puts tar and other particles in your lungs. Long-term, this can increase the base level of lung inflammation. For this reason, anyone with asthma should avoid smoking cannabis or anything else. On the other hand, vaping cannabis really could be good for asthma sufferers. After all, the steroid rescue inhalers that doctors prescribe are essentially just vaporized bronchodilators. When vaped instead of smoked, that’s what cannabis is, too. More research is needed to determine cannabis’ efficacy in managing asthma, but it does seem plausible.

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